If you decide to look for a job, find out what opportunities there are for progression.

If you decide to look for a job, find out:

what training there will be (some employers offer structured training programmes and apprenticeships)

what opportunities there are for progression

whether you can gain qualifications through assessment in the workplace, or through part-time study or distance learning

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NHS Jobs is the online recruitment service for the NHS in England and Wales and most NHS organisations advertise their jobs there. The website allows you to search for jobs in organisations that provide NHS healthcare based on keyword, location, job group etc. You can register to receive job alerts by email.

Vacancies in health may also be advertised:

in local and national newspapers

in health-related journals (although these tend to be for experienced workers)

find out as much as you can about the employer, the role and the people who’ll be interviewing you if you’re given their names in advance

take time to prepare, eg check out in advance where the interview will be held, decide what you are going to wear and what you will take with you

think about the type of questions you may be asked and prepare some ideas to answer them

listen to the questions carefully and take your time when answering

take the opportunity to ask questions at the end

Be aware that as part of the recruitment process, you may be asked to take aptitude tests. You are likely to have a health assessment and criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you’re applying for a role either directly in the NHS or in an organisation that provides NHS services you’ll be asked to show how you think the NHS values apply in your everyday work. Find out more about NHS values.